Assistant Director, Events & Facility Operations

Austin, Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Career Growth

Job summary

City of Austin seeks an Assistant Director to manage daily operations of public event and parking facilities, including administration and support functions. You will assist in contract and budget management, and establish and manage fees for lease, rental, concessions, and parking.

You will oversee the Convention Center Division and Business Unit Managers, mentor staff, ensure open communication, and coordinate with city officials to implement policies and drive service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Administration or Public Administration and 7+ years in a managerial capacity in a convention center or related facility.
• Experience with contract and budget management, fee setting, and revenue generation for facility usage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of public event and parking facilities and oversee administrative functions.
• Support Director in contract and operational management of shared usage facilities and in development of department budget.
• Supervise Convention Center Division and Business Unit Managers; mentor staff; ensure policy dissemination and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Personnel management

Staff coaching

Strategic planning

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Public Administration or related field

Job description

City of Austin seeks an Assistant Director to manage daily operations of public event and parking facilities, including administration and support functions. You will assist in contract and budget management, and establish and manage fees for lease, rental, concessions, and parking.

You will oversee the Convention Center Division and Business Unit Managers, mentor staff, ensure open communication, and coordinate with city officials to implement policies and drive service excellence.